We extend thanks to Rev. Elias Burgos for serving as yesterday’s guest pastor. He delivered a very inspiring sermon entitled “Revelation in Darkness.” Jackie Sneed served as liturgist and musicians included Cathy Sapunor and Manh Ong.
The “Monday Group” will not meet today in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Let’s devote ourselves to living out his legacy of peace and justice!
Rev. Stan Henderson returns to Bethany on Sunday, January 26. Come and hear him preach!
All are welcome at the “Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit” class this Thursday, Jan. 23, in the library. Come at 9:30 for goodies from LaBou; the class ends at 11 a.m. Details about the class and participating via ZOOM are here.
Bethany members and friends—celebrate Lunar New Year at an event in Elk Grove on Saturday, Jan. 25! It's a festive day filled with cultural performances, delicious food and fun activities for the whole family. Celebrate the start of the lunar calendar with traditional lion dances, music, and games. There will be over 50 food and craft vendors from all over Northern California, live music, live art, kids crafting station, and more! This event is open to all ages and is pet friendly! Meet at 10 a.m. in the parking lot at 9615 Railroad Street in Elk Grove.
join Bethany friends and family for a beautiful morning in God’s great outdoors! We’re holding the annual Winter Wander Nature Walk on Thursday, Jan. 30. No need to RSVP; just show up! Details here.
Join Bethany friends and family for our third annual celebration of friendship in honor of Valentine's Day. We'll meet 12-1:30 p.m. at Venus Taproom, 1188-35th Avenue (off South Land Park Drive) for snacks and coffee drinks! No need to RSVP; bring a friend!
This is traditionally the time of year we are encouraged to think about our giving to the church. Debbie Leibrock recently announced the start of our annual stewardship campaign. If you did not receive your invitation to pledge to the 2025 work of Bethany, please call the church office.
Saturday, Jan. 25—Lunar New Year festival in Elk Grove; meet 10 a.m. (details above)
Sunday, Jan. 26—Lunar New Year celebration sponsored by Grace Community Church at Bethany; come for the 1 p.m. worship service and stay for a delicious dinner!
Thursday, Jan. 30—annual “Winter Wander” Nature Walk at Cosumnes River Preserve. Details above.
Thursday, Jan. 13—annual "Palentine's Day" event. See above.
Saturday, March 8—annual "Full Hearts, Full Plates" dinner and auction benefiting the SSIP Food Closet., 4:30-8 p.m. at St. Anthony's Church on Florin Road. Details to come!
PLEASE PRAY FOR members and friends of our extended Bethany family, as well as those of our community, who are experiencing health and financial challenges, loss, loneliness, anxiety and depression. We pray for guidance as we continue to focus on plans for Bethany's future. Please pray for the leaders of all nations, that they may choose peaceful resolutions to conflict. We ask special prayers for the ceasefire in Gaza.
